Antibodies
Endocrine
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Electrolyte Mania!
Hip Hop Lyrics
100
Heterophile Antibody
What is Mononucleosis?
100
A low serum ferritin as well as a microcytosis and hypochromia in a CBC are common findings in this form of anemia.
What is iron-deficiency anemia?
100
This is the time limit that is generally considered normal for the "Time Get up and Go" test that Grandma may be asked to do at the doctor.
What is less than 10 seconds?
100
Trousseau's sign is commonly seen in this electrolyte abnormality.
What is hypocalcemia?
100
"Eight-fifty I.S. if you need a lift Who's the kid in the drop Who else Will Smith"
What is "Getting Jiggy Wit It" by Will Smith?
200
Anti-thyperoxidase
What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?
200
This commonly prescribed antihypertensive can often raise your levels of parathyroid hormone.
What is HCTZ?
200
You are evaluating an 86 y/o male patient who lost his spouse 8 months ago. He is clinically depressed, has lost 10 pounds, and complains of insomnia. This would be an appropriate antidepressant to start in this patient.
What is Mirtazapine (Remeron)?
200
SIADH, a common cause of euvolemic hyponatremia, can often be attributed to this subtype of lung CA.
What is small-cell lung CA?
200
"Called up the homies and I'm asking y'all/Which park are y'all playin basketball/Get me on the court and I'm trouble/Last week messed around and got a triple double"
What is "It Was a Good Day" by Ice Cub
300
Anti-centromere
What is CREST?
300
This is the most appropriate lab test to screen for late onset male hypogonadism.
What is total testosterone?
300
Because of it's lack of activity on dopamine D2 receptors, this is generally the antipsychotic of choice when treating dementia seen in Parkinson's patients.
What is Seroquel (Quetiapine)?
300
Daily Double!!!!! These are many drugs that cause hypokalemia. Here are 6 of them.
What are thiazide diuretics, lasix, laxatives, B-adrenergics, theophylline, steroids, PCN, aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, insulin, pseudoephedrine, and verapamil.
300
"To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal/ Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle."
What is "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice?
400
Anti-Ro
What is Sjogrens?
400
A patient presents with an autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction and manifests often by eyelid weakness and difficulty swallowing. This surgery often improves symptoms in these patients.
What is a thymectomy?
400
You are rounding on a 78 y/o female in the hospital s/p stroke. On physical exam, you ask her to stick out her tongue. She is unable to do so at first, but spontaneously performs the task 15 seconds later. This is the name of that phenomenon.
What is apraxia?
400
Also seen in alcohol abuse, this is the hallmark electrolyte abnormality is refeeding syndrome
What is hypophosphatemia?
400
My baby don't mess around/Because she loves me so/And this I know for sure. Uh, But does she really wanna/But can't stand to see me/Walk out the door.
What is "Hey Ya" by Outkast
500
Anti-histone
What is Drug-induced Lupus?
500
A 48 y/o female patient presents with headache, palpitations, and diaphoresis. On examination, she has a blood pressure of 150/95. These four findings are highly suggestive of an endocrine diagnosis. You order this initial urine test, which confirmed your suspicions.
What is a 24 hour urine catecholamine test?
500
Grandpa has a horrible case of gout in his right big toe. You are concerned about elevated levels of uric acid. You should consider changing this antihypertensive on his medication list to help with lowering his levels.
What is HCTZ?
500
A patient presents with recurrent kidney stones and an elevated serum calcium. This single lab test would be most appropriate to order next to confirm a diagnosis.
What is parathyroid hormone?
500
Cutie the bomb Met her at a beauty salon With a baby Louis Vuitton Under her underarm
What is "Golddigger" by Kanye West?
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